You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
About the Role
As an Industrial Engineer Intern at Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will support key process improvement projects that drive efficiency and profitability in a modular construction manufacturing environment. At our Killeen, TX facility, you'll work directly on the plant floor where modular housing units are assembled, collaborating with operations, quality, and finance teams to analyze production data, perform time studies, and identify opportunities to reduce waste and optimize processes.
You'll report to the Plant Manager and gain real-world exposure to industrial engineering tools and strategies used to measure, test, and improve manufacturing systems. This is a full-time, on-site internship located at our Killeen plant.
The official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving problems, analyzing data, and contributing to continuous improvement on the plant floor.
What You'll Do
- Analyze prime net yield data to identify trends and maximize production profitability
- Collaborate with production, quality, and finance teams to investigate root causes of yield loss and implement corrective actions
- Prepare and manage Excel documents to support data tracking and reporting
- Propose and develop process improvement techniques aimed at reducing waste and increasing efficiency
- Conduct time studies across different production stages to support the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Measure process outputs to determine equipment capacity and identify potential bottlenecks
- Maintain accurate daily records of observations, data, and findings
- Collect and analyze data using statistical tools to evaluate current process performance
- Assist in testing and validating process improvement experiments
- Summarize findings and present actionable recommendations to site leadership
- Promote healthy and safe work practices in compliance with Zekelman policy and regulatory standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Who You Are
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a related engineering field (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science or Systems preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong analytical abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Collaborative team player with the ability to coordinate with multiple departments
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Available to travel for the Internship Summit, hosted at a Zekelman Industries location
- Authorized to work in the United States
What You'll Get
Zekelman Industries offers a PAID internship experience with meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Interns also enjoy:
- Hands-on engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting
- Opportunities to analyze and improve real production systems
- Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions
- Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth
- Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.
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We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
